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Mercedes A Class vs Maserati Quattroporte comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 147,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Maserati Quattroporte?

Mercedes A Class vs Maserati Quattroporte: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter

Maserati Quattroporte

  • very slightly more power
  • visibly more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes A Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Maserati Quattroporte costs 147,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 114,918 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 8.8 L/100km.

Quattroporte

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Maserati Quattroporte offers very slightly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Maserati Quattroporte takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Maserati Quattroporte is markedly faster – reaching 288 km/h, while the Mercedes A Class tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 63 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Quattroporte delivers moderately more torque with 580 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

A Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is considerably lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 615 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Quattroporte offers visibly more boot space – 530 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 180 L.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 485 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £32,600
A Class

Mercedes A Class

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 85 km
Mercedes A Class
Maserati Quattroporte

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Mercedes A Class

The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.

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Maserati Quattroporte

The Maserati Quattroporte is a grand touring saloon that wraps Italian drama and handcrafted luxury around a chassis that clearly wants to be driven. For buyers who prefer emotion to spreadsheet-friendly logic, it makes a memorable entrance and rewards spirited journeys with a sonorous exhaust and sharp steering.

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Mercedes A Class
Maserati Quattroporte

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
147,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
4,428 mm
Length
5,262 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,948 mm
Height
1,423 mm
Height
1,481 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,125 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
225 km/h
Max Speed
288 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
316 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
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